Biltmore Traditions: A Collection of Menus, Recipes, and Stories. This cookbook, created by Biltmore®, explores Biltmore as a culinary destination deeply rooted in the customs of fine dining, etiquette, and old-world charm.

In the Vanderbilts' day, guests at Biltmore were celebrated in the finest style. Sometimes that meant a telegram to New York City, requesting that a shipment of Blue Point oysters or another exotic delicacy be sent on the overnight train to Biltmore. More often, guests enjoyed the bounty of the estate itself, including fresh beef and poultry, a wide array of fruits and vegetables, and dairy products from the estate's prize-winning Jersey herd. We hope this book brings you and those you love together a little more often around the table, across the miles, and through the years to celebrate the most memorable occasions.

• Intro letter by George & Edith Vanderbilts great-grandchildren